As the summer boating season begins, FWP urges all boaters to follow three basic rules on the water: 1. Designate a skipper who won’t drink alcoholic beverages while on duty. 2. Have approved lifejackets on board and readily accessible for every passenger, and require children under 12 years of age to abide by the law by wear their lifejackets when on board. 3. Do not exceed a boat’s safe carrying capacity. For more information on boating safety, visit FWP’s web site fwp.mt.gov on the Education page.